Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough, kickers Cade York and Charlie Smyth, DE Cam Jordan and RB Devin Neal spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon. Here's what you missed. Moore: - Alvin Kamara did not practice with a knee injury, while Chris Olave was limited with a back - Decision to release kicker Blake Grupe and sign Cade York to the practice squad - Identifying what needs to change on offense after six straight weeks scoring less than 20 points - Thoughts on RB Devin Neal, who may start if Kamara cannot play - Adjusting scheme and play calling to new starting receivers - Identifying signs of progress despite losses - Offense will continue to lean into playing under center Shough: - Reviewing offensive struggles and finding positives in film against Falcons - Building trust with receivers to be able to throw with anticipation - Preparing for Miami's defense - Offense is sustaining drives and possessing the ball, but needs to start finishing - Moore remains level-headed in the headset - Favorite Thanksgiving dishes York: - Returning to Louisiana (York played college football at LSU) Smyth: - Learning from Blake Grupe - Going to Dallas during the season to train, improvements since camp Jordan: - Maintaining hope despite 2-9 start - Defense improvements over the course of the season Neal: - Preparing for the opportunity to start if Alvin Kamara misses time

Nick and Mike break down the latest Saints news. - Saints make kicking change - Grading Tyler Shough vs Falcons - Would you take a first-round running back? - Is turkey overrated?

Saints HC Kellen Moore and LT Kelvin Banks spoke to the media Monday following Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Much of the attention focused on former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who is set to tryout with the Saints. Tucker recently completed a 10-game suspension for violation of the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy. Here's what you missed. Moore: - Full comments on Tucker and the decision to bring him in for a visit - Alvin Kamara's impact as a runner and receiver as the offense struggles to establish an identity - Practice squad kicker Charlie Smyth will compete for the starting job - Explanation of going to Taysom Hill at the goal line - Deciding what play to call inside the five-yard line - Importance of leaders like Justin Reid during a 2-9 season - Chris Olave stepping up amid changes in the receiver room Banks Jr.: - Thoughts on rookie RB Devin Neal, who he played against twice in college

Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' 24-10 loss to the Falcons. - Blake Grupe's struggles continue - Red zone offense comes up short - What is the value in taking Tyler Shough off the field for Taysom Hill?

Nick and Mike preview the Saints' Week 12 game against the Atlanta Falcons. - Fantasy Fallout: Who steps up amid offensive departures? - Saints set to debut all black uniforms - Has Luke Fortner earned a long-term spot on the offensive line?

Saints HC Kellen Moore spoke to the media Friday afternoon. Here's what you missed. - Moore's thoughts on Falcons' RB Bijan Robinson - Moore on talking to Drew Brees in production meetings for Sunday's game and throughout the season - Moore on what makes a good anticipatory quarterback NOTE: (Not in video) Moore said the release of WR Brandin Cooks is not yet finalized. Cooks will remain on the injury report as OUT for personal reasons until the move is official.

We spoke to the Saints' coordinators for the first time since the Week 10 to recap the Carolina game, break down bye week adjustments and preview the Falcons. Here's what you missed. STC Phil Galiano: - Encouraged after being able to take a longer look at the big picture of the progress made on special teams over the bye week - Impressions of WR Dante Pettis as a returner dating back to college - Importance of sticking with K Blake Grupe, noting that people gave up on players like Sam Darnold too soon - Breaking down the rule that gave the Panthers possession of the ball after the Saints blocked a field goal, ultimately assessing it as unlucky DC Brandon Staley: - Matching analytics with tape while self-scouting during the bye week - Improvement of the run defense after a stout performance against Carolina - Using difficult opponents like the Rams as a learning point for the young secondary - Why he limits his play sheet to one page - Spotlighting a "super heady play" by DB Alontae Taylor to keep a Panthers player from recovering a fumble as opposed to attempting to scoop it himself OC Doug Nussmeier: - Focusing on pocket awareness with QB Tyler Shough - Adjusting Taysom Hill's role as he fully returns from injury - Thoughts on the Falcons' young first-round pass rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.

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Saints head coach Kellen Moore and QB Tyler Shough spoke to the media following Wednesday's practice. Here's what you missed. Moore: - Announcing the release of WR Brandin Cooks - Mason Tipton will see an increased role - Thoughts on new practice squad receiver Jha'Quan Jackson - "Wow" moment from Tyler Shough's start in Carolina - Value of seeing Shough for two weeks before the bye week - Self-scouting offers small details that need to come into focus - Finding a balance between adapting and maintaining an identity - Thoughts on the Falcons running backs - Limiting explosive plays on defense - Players are "fired up" for all black uniforms Shough: - Thoughts on "mentor" Brandin Cooks being waived - Excitement for first start at home - Working on pocket presence and mobility - Relationship with Drew Brees - Knowledge of the Saints-Falcons rivalry (mostly from Cam Jordan) - Opportunity to prove himself down the stretch of the season - Being able to joke about mistakes while handling them seriously

Nick and Mike discuss the direction of the Saints' future. - Brandin Cooks waived - Juwan Johnson trending toward career highs - What would a Derek Carr trade look like?

Nick and Mike discuss what they are most interested to see following the Saints' bye week. - Which area will improve most post-bye? - Does a Chris Olave extension make sense right now? - Which 2025 Day 3 pick is creating the most optimism?

The Saints returned to practice Monday following the bye week. Head coach Kellen Moore, defensive end Cam Jordan and safety Justin Reid spoke to the media about utilizing the time off and preparing to host Atlanta. Here's what you missed: Moore: - Takeaways from self-scouting during the bye week - Thoughts on Tyler Shough's performance through two starts and using that sample during the bye week - Excitement to coach in the Saints-Falcons rivalry for the first time - Building an offensive identity through the run - Preparing to face Kirk Cousins following Michael Penix Jr.'s injury - Breaking down Kelvin Banks biggest strengths - Contextualizing data points within game situations Reid: - Preparation remaining the same despite Atlanta's offensive injuries Jordan: - Building momentum after recovering during the bye week - Continuing to improve the run defense against "phenomenal" RB Bijan Robinson - Familiarity with Kirk Cousins - Importance of being able to close out tight games

Mike and Kevin look at the Saints with a wider lens. - Will Chris Olave reach 100 catches? - Updated win total predictions? - Will the run defense sustain strong performance?

Nick Underhill and Ross Jackson dive into the Saints' season through 10 weeks and discuss what needs to change after the bye week. - Do you believe in Tyler Shough? - How can the offense improve? - What are you looking for coming out of the bye week?

Saints HC Kellen Moore and CB Quincy Riley spoke to the media Monday about Sunday's win at Carolina, Tyler Shough and the bye week. Here's What You Missed. Moore: - How the team plans to approach the bye week - Thoughts on Tyler Shough's performance against Carolina - Where the team stands after 10 games - Playing under center more often - Converting third downs against the Panthers - Chris Olave's performance, resilience and communication - Tyler Shough's biggest areas of growth Riley: - Excitement watching college teammate Shough's performance - Close bond with CB Kool-Aid McKinstry

Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' win over the Carolina Panthers - Tyler Shough makes winning plays - Defense stands tall - What does it mean if Shough is the answer at QB?

HC Kellen Moore spoke to the media Friday afternoon ahead of the Saints' Week 10 game at Carolina. Here's What You Missed: Moore: - RT Tali Fuaga OUT, five questionable - What has led to Panthers' RB Rico Dowdle's success - QB Tyler Shough's ability to layer deep and intermediate passes - Panthers' QB Bryce Young's growth in confidence and consistency - Overcoming injuries and trades on the offensive line against the Panthers' defensive front

Nick breaks down the state of the Saints following the trade deadline - Devaughn Vele has an opportunity to step up - Offense facing a lot of turnover after trades, injuries and QB change - Will the Saints change their draft strategy?

Saints LB Demario Davis, DE Cam Jordan and all three coordinators spoke to the media Thursday. Here's what you missed: Davis: - The team's three pillars: tough, together and joy - The defense is creating a takeaway culture by rewarding players with shirts for each takeaway - What stands out about Panthers RB Rico Dowdle and the Panthers' offense Jordan: - The effort remaining high across the defense - Morale in the locker room is higher now than it was at this time a year ago (Former HC Dennis Allen was let go after falling to 2-7 at Carolina. The Saints enter this season's Panthers game at 1-8). OC Doug Nussmeier: - WR Devaughn Vele will take on a larger role following the Rashid Shaheed trade - Thoughts on Tyler Shough's first start - The O-Line's effort stands out this season DC Brandon Staley: - What the defense is looking for to establish an identity and culture - Bryan Bresee's ability to rush the passer from the interior makes him unique - Leadership can be developed, but comes naturally to some players -Watching offensive tape offers more insight for designing a defense than watching other defenses ST Coordinator Phil Galiano - Process of finding roles on special teams for new players - Justin Reid's kick blocking abilities

Nick talks QBs as the Saints prepare to face the Panthers. - Damian Parson of Locked on NFL Draft and Bleacher Report joins the show to talk 2026 QBs - Tyler Shough set to make second start - Should the Saints have made more trades at the deadline?